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Rethinking the Paradigm

Comprehensive Transition from Birth to Adulthood

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Transitioning Children with Disabilities

Part of the book series: Studies in Inclusive Education ((STUIE))

Abstract

Education is a transformative process, a pathway for individuals to realize dreams and change trajectories. Yet, it is well-known that education, post-school outcomes, and the journey to attainment are not equal for all. Vulnerable populations, such as individuals with disabilities, demonstrate poorer long-term outcomes including increased high school dropout and lower employment rates (Newman, Wagner, Cameto, & Knockey, 2009).

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  1. Office of the Vice President for Reseach, Western Michigan University, USA

    June Gothberg

  2. Department of Special Education – Early Intervention, University of Oregon, USA

    Sondra Stegenga

  3. FPG Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA

    Debbie Cate

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    Antonio L. Ellis

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Gothberg, J., Stegenga, S., Cate, D. (2017). Rethinking the Paradigm. In: Ellis, A.L. (eds) Transitioning Children with Disabilities. Studies in Inclusive Education. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6351-134-6_9

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